The Handbook of Student Affairs Administration

by George S. McClellan (editor), Jeremy Stringer (Editor)

What issues and trends affect higher education and student affairs today? In this fully updated handbook, leading experts discuss the answer to this and other essential questions. They provide a definitive reference for student affairs professionals at all levels of administration and management. The handbook offers specific, practical advice as well as broad approaches to planning and problem solving. It contains modernized discussions on such critical topics as institutional mission, institutional governance, understanding campus environments, finance and budgeting, assessment, program planning, staff selection, training and evaluation, and much more.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction, Professional Development

671 pages, Hardcover

First published February 24, 2009

Reviews

[Alexis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just interested in an intro to higher education administration. This is a pretty good, easy-to-follow overview of the issues and culture of student affairs admin, at least from the perspective of this particular beginner.

[Chase · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some really thought provoking chapters and some chapters that were not as strong. Good overview of issues and dynamics in student affairs.

[Dylan Walgate]

Read for grad school Spring course

[Josh Belice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent guide to the new and seasoned professional in Student Affairs. The best assets are the step-by-step guides for key areas in supervision. Highly recommended for the Student Affairs professional.

[Merri Su · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some of the chapters and authors are more interesting and well-researched than others. Read this for a grad school class (College Student Personnel Administration)

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read for Introduction to Student Affairs course in Fall 2010.

[Dan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well written from start to finish. Terrifically thorough examination of our field.

[Montse · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good general overview of things. I think its strongest points were its personality and management type sections.